Manting Jiuqi Homestay | A Poetic Retreat by Lijiang Ancient Town Hidden in the hustle and bustle yet embracing tranquility, Manting Jiuqi Homestay is nestled on the outskirts of Lijiang Ancient Town, like a jade hidden among greenery, skillfully weaving together the ancient town's thousand-year charm and the quiet serenity of nature. As you wander through the bluestone alleys and push open the carved wooden gate, the warm texture of Naxi traditional architecture greets you—wooden pillars engraved with the of time (traces of time), a courtyard where clear streams murmur and flower shadows dance, willow branches brushing against white-walled houses with dark tile roofs, painting a poetic scene of "walking into a living landscape." Here, every breath is infused with the fragrance of tea and flowers, and every pause reveals the softness and calm of Lijiang. Location & Transportation 10-minute bike ride to the Water Wheel of Lijiang Ancient Town, where you can 夜游四方街 (stroll through Sifang Street at night) to watch bonfire dances or visit the Mu Family Mansion during the day to experience the grandeur of the "Little Forbidden City." 20-minute drive to Lashihai Lake, ideal for horseback riding along the lakeshore to admire migratory birds. 40-50 minutes by car to the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, where you can take a cable car to the 4,680-meter viewing platform and overlook rolling sea of clouds. Cultural Immersion The homestay is surrounded by intangible cultural heritage workshops, where you can try your hand at Dongba script rubbing or experience Naxi embroidery, immersing yourself in the "slow city" charm of Lijiang's daily (living culture). A Sanctuary of Flowers, Wine, Poetry, and Tea Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find a haven of "flowers, wine, poetry, and tea" by Lijiang Ancient Town. With scenery as its brush and emotion as its ink, Manting Jiuqi writes a warm tale of romance and beauty for every wanderer seeking (distant horizons).